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FN51 WEU

2001 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

221,412 mi
Last recorded221,412 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 221,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery light on

Fail 9 Sep 2015 220,303 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 204,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both the nearside and offside front tyres wearing excessively on the inner edges of the tread area

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Pass 3 Sep 2013 176,664 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing excessively on the inner edges of the tread area

Pass 31 Aug 2012 164,514 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 164,513 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat has end of a spring coming through the seat cushion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 153,012 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 153,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis rear cross member slight corrosion on both nearside and offside corners

Pass 20 Aug 2010 141,140 miles

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

slight body damage to o/s/f door (no sharp edge)

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 21 Aug 2009 122,043 miles

child seat fitted on o/s/r seat - not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plates slightly delaminating

Fail 20 Aug 2009 122,026 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted on o/s/r seat - not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plates slightly delaminating

Pass 27 Aug 2008 107,184 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,203 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 93,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 79,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 79,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 63,691 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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FN51 WEU is a 2001 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN51 WEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN51 WEU is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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